Inspiration

Posted on May 3, 2020 by All In

This article is about the Hi-Job (Job Placement/Job Support) programme is a programme that assists to promote the employment and retention of adults with intellectual disabilities in the workforce. The programme provides the following services: 1. career profiling, 2. job matching, 3. job trial and 4. 1 year of job placement and job support by job coaches and Allied Health Professionals.Read also about June’s success story where she was converted to a full-time position and was recognised as the Best Employee of the Month.

Posted on September 23, 2019 by All In

Joy is a powerful tool for solving childhood challenges and promoting brain health. Yet in our culture of doing, teaching, treating and pathologizing, too often we forget that when a child needs help, the first thing we should increase is joy. Here the author stresses the importance of finding many opportunities for moments of joy every day with our children.

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Ann

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Ann

Julia is a four-year-old girl with autism. Her mom, Elena, is an art teacher and her dad, Daniel, is an EMT who plays the saxophone. She also has a neurotypical big brother, Samuel, and a dog, Rose. Her videos of her life in Sesame Street will warm the cockles of your heart.

Posted on July 31, 2019 by All In

In this article, All In’s founder Daniel Tan shares the findings of a research study that shows that being kind is an evolutionary advantage, as well as how parents can nurture kindness in their children.

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Ann

50 years of battling a debilitating motor neurone disease did not prevent Stephen Hawking from achieving greatness. In this article, we share his life, thoughts, and advice for other people with disabilities.

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Ann

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Ann

What was Greta Thunberg doing at 16 years old? Giving a speech in the U.K. Houses of Parliament in London, addressing the U.N Climate Change Conference in Poland, berating billionaires at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland and getting nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Posted on June 25, 2019 by All In

This week, we are honoured to have Rich Donovan sharing with All In’s founder Daniel Tan his thoughts about: 1. the case of SingPost’s discarded mail, 2. hiring and onboarding best practices for people with disabilities, 3. latest trends in corporate social responsibility, and 4. the potential of consumers with disabilities as a market. Rich Donovan is the CEO of The Return on Disability Group and a globally recognized subject matter expert on the convergence of disability and corporate profitability. He was named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People with Disabilities in the world by UK-based Powerful Media and Shaw Trust in October 2016. Rich was appointed Chair of Ontario’s Accessibility Standards Advisory Council by the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure in January 2016. He also happens to have cerebral palsy.

Posted on June 25, 2019 by All In

“We often think of purpose in life as an aspiration, a dream to be chased, or a goal to be achieved. In fact, our purpose in life is to live each day fully. That consists in small steps: cultivating the right values, doing the little things right, extending a little bit of ourselves for others. A little smile, an outstretched assuring hand. A bit of filial piety, compassion, kindness. All these will build a bigger purpose in our lives. One day, we will look back and say: the little things made me who I am today.”

This is the advice from Ms Chia Yong Yong, BBM, PBM. Read a little about how her family and friends helped her to grow and become the first wheelchair bound user in Parliament.

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Ann

As caregivers or friends, we can help a child with special needs achieve his or her potential by telling him or her about inspiring role models. This helps them understand that they can do what they might have been told can’t be done, and how others have done it. As the last part of a series on Role Models in Science and Mathematics, the spotlight is on Charles Steinmetz, the Chief of Chief Engineers.

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Ann

As caregivers or friends, we can help a child with special needs achieve his or her potential by telling him or her about inspiring role models. This helps them understand that they can do what they might have been told can’t be done, and how others have done it. As the fourth part of a series on Role Models in Science and Mathematics, the spotlight is on Leonhard Euler. Who is he? Well, only one of the greatest mathematicians in history.

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Ann

With some awareness of best practices in design, we can create a more inclusive and accessible community for our friends, colleagues, and customers with special needs. For example, for someone on the autism spectrum, we can reduce the use of bright contrasting colours. Here are some useful guidelines on what we can do when preparing documents or designing for people with different access needs.

Posted on May 29, 2019 by All In

Here is a word from one of All In’s founder Daniel Tan, who is currently the Honorary Assistant Secretary of the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS). He is also the Chairman of the Residential and Community-based Care Services Committee. In this article, Daniel shares his thoughts about how parents can encourage their children to be unconsciously kinder and more caring towards persons with special needs in our community.

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Ann

As caregivers or friends, we can help a child with special needs achieve his or her potential by telling him or her about inspiring role models. This helps them understand that they can do what they might have been told can’t be done, and how others have done it. As the third part of a series on Role Models in Science and Mathematics, the spotlight is on Lawrence Baggett, Professor Emeritus in Mathematics.

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Ann

As caregivers or friends, we can help a child with special needs achieve his or her potential by telling him or her about inspiring role models. It helps them understand that they can do what they might have been told can’t be done, and how others have done it. As the second part of a series on Role Models in Science and Mathematics, the spotlight is on Temple Grandin, inventor of livestock handling devices. This article includes some of her advice for parents of children with autism.

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Daphne Seah

“It’s been a difficult road that leads me to where I am today.” These are the words of Travis Chua, a 7-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. His essay “The Roads We Take” is published in the book “The Birthday Book Jr”.

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Ann

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Ann

As caregivers or friends, we can help a child with special needs achieve his or her potential by telling him or her about inspiring role models. This helps them understand that they can do what they might have been told can’t be done, and how others have done it. As the first part of a series on Role Models in Science and Mathematics, the spotlight is on Ralph Braun, inventor of the vehicle wheelchair lift.

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Ann

All In Recommends: Autism is not uncommon, about 1 in every 100 of our population has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). But how much do we know about the autistic adults? About their aspirations and their challenges? Their triumphs and their struggles? How do their caregivers, if any, cope with caring for those with more severe conditions. Watch their stories on Uniquely Me, a six-part documentary by Mediacorp.

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Ann

“If I were in Sebastien’s body and functioning with his mind, I seriously doubt that I would fare that much better…” This is the inspirational story of how a mother of an aggressive teenager with autism coped with puberty, the general public and her own emotions.

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Ann

A mother wrote an article about her thoughts on Sheldon Cooper. Her son with autism wrote his response and his thoughts about Sheldon Cooper. Such an honest and beautiful dialogue is too good to be missed.

Posted on April 22, 2019 by All In

Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to a Singapore Committee for UN Women event with Haben Girma as the speaker.
She was fantastic, she is an amazing salsa dancer, surfer and a Harvard law grad. She advocates for disability rights passionately. Haben is deaf blind, and her story inspired me.

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Ann

“You’re going to be lucky if your child makes a friend, if she holds a driver’s license, if she holds a minimum wage job.”
Well, she became a lawyer.
Read about Haley Moss, the first openly autistic lawyer to be admitted to the Florida bar.

Posted on April 18, 2019 by All In

Posted on March 18, 2019 by All In

Looking for a fun and meaningful event for your child to participate in over the March holidays? Look no further as PEEKABOO! is here this March!
PEEKABOO! is organised by Superhero Me in partnership with Rainbow Centre. The purpose of this event is to bring together children with and without special needs together.

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Daphne Seah

In the past, it was uncommon to hear about people with disabilities to participate in sports. People have always questioned their capability and at times have rejected the idea of playing sports with them. This misconception has resulted in children with disability being excluded from games at schools. Even when they have grown up, it …

Posted on February 27, 2019 by All In

Mention the phrase “Ironman triathlon” and one will immediately think of tall, tanned and muscular athletes who look like characters from a superhero comic. The Ironman triathlon is indeed considered one of the toughest endurance sports a person can take part in – starting with a 4 km swim in the sea, a 180 km …

Posted on February 21, 2019 by All In

Laurentia is one of Singapore’s most distinguished paralympians with bronze and silver medals from the Beijing and London Paralympic Games. She was awarded the Public Service Star after London 2012 and inducted into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame in 2014. Laurentia has cerebral palsy and profound deafness, but it did not stop her …

Posted on February 18, 2019 by All In

Mattel added two new Barbies to their 2019 Fashionista collection – one in a wheelchair and another with a prosthetic leg. In this article, we talk about why representation matters and other amazing brands and movements changing the way we think about physical disability through toys.

Posted on February 11, 2019 by All In

Sayfullah is a teenager with a hunger for learning and communicating his feelings. Quadriplegic cerebral palsy left him unable to walk and speak clearly. His mother was determined to enable her son. She left her job to educate Sayfullah at home and strived to find ways to help him. In 2012, Sayfullah found his …

Posted on February 11, 2019 by All In

Although Wesley had to use a wheelchair his entire life, he did not let cerebral palsy stop him from chasing his dreams. Wesley’s parents thought his disabilities were a burden, and he had to endure years of abuse and neglect as a child. Eventually, his grandmother took him into her care when he was …

Posted on January 23, 2019 by All In

Gemma was diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, which has the most severe physical symptoms, at birth. Her parents did not want any special treatment for Gemma and sent her to a mainstream school. She began riding horses at 8 as part of physiotherapy, and was later discovered by a riding instructor. By age …